The State team, which was swept by the Metro squad last year, routed its big-city counterparts in both games of its afternoon double-header at Ridgemont Ridge Middle School. It took the first game, 6-0, and nabbed the second one, 8-1.

State dominated in every major statistical category. It blanked Metro through the first 12 innings of the two-game series; outhit its opponent 20-8, and tallied four fewer errors.

In the first contest, North Medford pitcher/first baseman Maryssa Becker proved why she’s a two-time Gatorade Softball Player of the Year. The Louisville commit had two hits, an RBI, six strikeouts and four scoreless innings pitched.

And after a 30-minute home run derby, Roseburg pitcher Mikenna Akers helped maintain State’s momentum with four scoreless innings of her own. Of course, it didn’t hurt that she could lean on a balanced offense. Nine different State batters notched hits in the second contest.

But Monday wasn’t about the numbers, players said. It was a chance to celebrate some of the state’s top local talent.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Beaverton pitcher/first baseman Mackenzie Spencer said. “This whole thing is just special to be a part of.”